Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

JimmysBride Posted: May 09, 2004 02:35 PM

Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

My MOH went to a wedding at SC last weekend and she gave me a full detailed review of everything and everything was wonderful --- EXCEPT FOR THE CAKE. She said the cake was AWFUL!!! She said no one at her table ate it and everyone said the same thing -- THE CAKE SUCKS!!!!

I am soooooo pissed! When I called SC a few weeks ago, I asked about tasting the cake and they said they 'don't normally do that'. So... what am I supposed to do? Assume that the cake is going to be good and have this disaster instead? No way! But I'm paying for a cake -- it should at least be edible!!! FH is very upset because that's one of the things he was really into.

SOOOOO... this really sucks because now this means I'm probably going to have to get an outside baker to do my cake. I refuse to have a crappy cake especially since I'm not even having a viennesse hour.

Has anyone hired an outside baker to do their cake? How much is it costing? Can anyone recommend a good, affordable, and reliable baker??

Joey'sbaby Posted: May 09, 2004 09:23 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

I doubt they do their own baking - most caterers use outside bakers. Ask your BM which bakery they use and go there to talk to them. Maybe it was the flavor they chose that was so awful. Don't get too excited until you do some investigating!!

gaby25 Posted: May 09, 2004 09:28 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

I was in one of my best friend's wedding last month at the SandCastle and the cake was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was yellow cake with strawberry mousse. Everyone loved it!!!!! It probably was the flavor that the other couple chose.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: May 09, 2004 09:47 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

i would ask what bakery they use and go and sample a cake that might be similar to what you will be ordering.

AJsMommy122 Posted: May 09, 2004 09:53 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

Im here!!!!! lol
Oh no
I want to hear all these peoples reviews please!! lol
My fh's cousin went to a wedding at SC last month ( just found out yesterday) and she absoultly loved it! She said the place was gorgeous and the food was GREAT. I will ask her about the cake when I see her!!!!

gaby25 Posted: May 09, 2004 10:01 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

You should just check which bakery they might use. I absolutely loved that cake that they served at my friend's wedding. I wish I could have brought some home!!!!!!!!!!

JimmysBride Posted: May 10, 2004 09:06 AM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

Thanks girls... I am going to do a little homework... the couple did choose chocolate cake with canoli cream filling so maybe that's why....

aug04bride Posted: May 10, 2004 03:06 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

Actually I told FT ( their sister hall) the same thing- I didn't liek the cake.

They told me that they use Sancastle Bakery on Merrick in Valley Stream and I can stop in and try things to make sure I get what I want. I haven't done that yet-

I really dont want to get and outside baker so I think I'll check it out soon

divabride Posted: May 10, 2004 03:11 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

Posted by JimmysBride

My MOH went to a wedding at SC last weekend and she gave me a full detailed review of everything and everything was wonderful --- EXCEPT FOR THE CAKE. She said the cake was AWFUL!!! She said no one at her table ate it and everyone said the same thing -- THE CAKE SUCKS!!!!

I am soooooo pissed! When I called SC a few weeks ago, I asked about tasting the cake and they said they 'don't normally do that'. So... what am I supposed to do? Assume that the cake is going to be good and have this disaster instead? No way! But I'm paying for a cake -- it should at least be edible!!! FH is very upset because that's one of the things he was really into.

SOOOOO... this really sucks because now this means I'm probably going to have to get an outside baker to do my cake. I refuse to have a crappy cake especially since I'm not even having a viennesse hour.

Has anyone hired an outside baker to do their cake? How much is it costing? Can anyone recommend a good, affordable, and reliable baker??

Here's a cheaper alternative. Ask them if they will allow you to bring in a cake but that you want to use their cake as presentation. Then you go to your local baker or better yet Costco (I LOOOOOOVE their cakes) and order like 2 or 3 undecorated sheet cakes. Have the catering hall serve the sheet cakes. Just an idea!!

Leap29 Posted: May 10, 2004 03:12 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

i was just at sandcastle last month for a wedding & the cake was soooo yummy...i believe it was yellow cake with choc. pudding or mousse...i loved it (and i'm a dessert person)...i'm sure your cake will be fine...

gaby25 Posted: May 10, 2004 03:14 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

oooh! I like Divabrides idea. Hey now thinking about it, I wonder if my friend did this at her wedding because at her Bridal shower, they had the same cake flavor and she said she had gotten it at BJ's or something. She would never tell me the truth though. I don't know why, it's not a big deal!!!

lullabella Posted: May 10, 2004 03:17 PM

Re: Gonna have CAKE issues at SandCastle, I think -- MsZ wait till you hear this!

I have never heard of someone requesting a cake tasting. The cakes given to you for free at catering halls are pretty basic, so if I were you I would find out which bakery they use and check them out.